Aileron Final Approach Flight Deck 
Pilot Institute
MAY 8, 2025
You’re on your final approach and suddenly realize your landing gear isnt down. In some airplanes, theres an emergency release handle in the flight deck, which is connected through a mechanical linkage to the gear uplocks. Keep the wings level and use rudder and ailerons to stay aligned.
Flying Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. Taking off in violent winds was a task. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
Captain Haynes ran through the emergency engine shutdown checklist with the First Officer Records while the flight engineer continued to scan his instrument panel. Following further discussion and analysis of the flight’s route, Flight 232 was given instructions to divert to Sioux City Gateway Airport (SUX) in Iowa.
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